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Satellite Shield
Grade Levels: 4-8 | Duration: 60 min
Explore the properties of materials by designing a barrier that will protect a satellite from colliding objects.
Explore the properties of materials by designing a barrier that will protect a satellite from colliding objects.
Grade Levels: 4-8
Duration: 60 min
Concepts/Skills: Physics of colliding objects, absorbing impact, energy, velocity, material investigation, data collection
Objectives: Students will:
- Design a barrier that can protect the satellite from high-velocity impacts with space debris.
- Explore design considerations based on material characteristics.
- Collect data on each material combination they test.